BANILAD TOWN CENTRE, Cebu City (05 August 2011) — All the four BTC Cup Most Valuable Players (MVP) last year will lead their teams anew as the 3rd inter-school 3-on-3 basketball tournament opens here tomorrow, Aug. 6.
16-Under MVP Ogilvie Lorence dela Fuente will lead a new line-up as Cebu Cherish School (CCS) guns for the golden cup again after settling for 1st runner-up last year.
But the CCS quest will be challenged by their rivals at PAREF Springdale School as 2010 14-Under MVP Zach Elisha Go steps up in age level and leads a stronger team with two other BTC Cup veterans.
Not wanting to be outsmarted is the defending 16-under champion from the University of Southern Philippines (USP) Foundation that has fielded a new line-up.
Yet, they all may have to contend with the 2010 14-Under champions from Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu that will now play in the 16-under bracket.
The team coached by parent Alan Chuachoy, who recently graduated from The Biggest Loser TV series, will be led anew by MVP finalist Josef Gatchalian.
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Meanwhile, San Isidro Parish School will bank again on 2010 12-Under MVP Joshua Riner Ramas in carrying their 14-under team for the title.
But it will be a difficult quest for the Isidorian Tamaraws as they will again face last year’s 12-under champion led by MVP finalist Joseph Jaime Sainz of Springdale.
In the 12-Under category, last year’s 10-Under MVP Giles Nathan Benedicto will lead the quest of the 12-Under defending champion Springdale with spitfire wingman Sean Quetevis again.
It will basically be an all-new line-up for the teams playing in the 10-under category this year.
The 3rd BTC Cup continues to enjoy the collaboration since 2009 of Thirsty Juices & Shakes, Dimsum Break and Nike Athletic Club, with Robinson’s Supermarket, Cherifer Growth Vitamins and Nature Spring since last year.
Joining the roll of sponsors this year are Optical Adult & Child, retailer of branded eye-wear like Oakley, Tag Heuer, Giordano and Levi’s, and Holy Kettle Corn.
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